Obituary of Marjorie Lillian Morningstar

Morningstar, Marjorie Lillian (nee Gross) age 77 passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Cape May Retirement Village in Wilmington, Ohio on January 17th 2017. Marjorie was born in Granby, New York the daughter of Clarence and Marjorie Gross (nee Bassett); she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers William, Willis, and Milton, as well as her husband, Clifford D. Morningstar, Sr. Marjorie was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was co-owner/operator of Morningstar Appliance Service in Lebanon, Ohio. In addition, she was an active member of the Lady Elks auxiliary in both Lebanon and Wilmington Ohio, Marjorie was a member of the Red Hat Society, American Legion post #49, and the Business Professional Women’s Club. Margorie is survived by her sisters Jerry Quick of Florida and Edie DeLong of New York. She leaves behind 5 children; Dawn (Dana) Kingan, Sonya Colclasure, Robin (Rick) Vollet, Clifford (Jiffy) Morningstar, Bradley (Sally)Morningstar and 6 granddaughters; Andrea (Robert) Hill, Heather (Chris) Kuprionis, Tricia (Brad) Pierce, Chelsea Ferry, Rhea (Tony) Burlingame, and Amanda Morningstar, as well as 15 great grandchildren.  Marjorie will be remembered for her strength, humor, and wit that she shared with everyone she knew and loved. The family will receive friends February 11, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Stine Kilbourne Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 3 p.m. followed by a reception that is also located at the funeral home.